Tekken 8 - Guides

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Tekken 8 Tag Page Cover Art
Fighting
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
Released
January 26, 2024
ESRB
t
Developer(s)
Bandai Namco Entertainment, Arika
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Tekken 8 brings the fight to the latest generation of consoles, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco.  Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles.  Ground-breaking new features, breathtakingly detailed character models and dramatic environments make this one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet.  Tekken 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat in Tekken 7, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown.

Genre(s)
Fighting
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Tekken 8: Jin Character Guide (Move List, Combos, Tips, & More)

Master the Kazama fighting style with this guide to Jin, giving players general tips and basic combos for Tekken 8.

Some of the unlockable content from the Tekken Ball mode of Tekken 8
How to Unlock Every Tekken Ball in Tekken 8 (All Tekken Ball Unlockables)

There are two unlockable Tekken Balls in Tekken 8, as well as a unique gallery illustration and a Trophy/Achievement for performing 20 Devilish Hits.

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Tekken 8 Guide Hub - Tips, Tricks, Unlockables & More

Our Tekken 8 guide hub is perfect for both new and returning players, offering up a broad selection of character guides, How-tos, and FAQs.

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Tekken 8 Story Mode: The Dark Awakens - Is Completing It On Hard Mode Worth It?

While Tekken 8's Story Mode, AKA The Dark Awakens, does offer a 'Hard' difficulty option, is it actually worth taking? Here are the rewards you get.

Tekken 8: King Guide - Combos, Move List, Rage Arts, & More
Tekken 8: King Guide - Combos, Move List, Rage Arts, & More

King is back in Tekken 8, to no one's surprise. But, somehow, they've managed to make the undisputed champion of wrestling even stronger.

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Tekken 8: Kuma Guide - Combos, Move List, Rage Arts, & More

Would it really be a Tekken game without the loveable brown bear called Kuma? Absolutely not. Thankfully, he's a ton of fun to learn in Tekken 8.

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Tekken 8: Steve Fox Guide - Combos, Move List, Rage Arts, & More

Steve Fox is Tekken's iconic Boxer, and he returns in Tekken 8. Here's what players need to know to start learning this Middleweight Boxing Champ.

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Tekken 8: Victor Character Guide (Move List, Combos, Tips, & More)

Making his debut in Tekken 8, master every move and combo with this guide for the UN super spy, Victor Chevalier.

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Tekken 8: Hwoarang Character Guide (Move List, Combos, Tips, & More)

Kick your way to victory in Tekken 8 with this guide to Hwoarang, the Blood Talon.

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Tekken 8: Yoshimitsu Character Guide (Move List, Combos, Tips, & More)

Become a master of the cursed blade and learn to cut down enemies in Tekken 8 with this Yoshimitsu fighter guide.

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Tekken 8: How to Get the Alternate Ending in The Dark Awakens

There are two different endings in The Dark Awakens. This guide will explain how to unlock the alternate ending in the story mode of Tekken 8.

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Tekken 8: How Long to Beat? (The Dark Awakens, Character Episodes & Arcade Quest Length)

Those wondering how long it takes to Tekken 8 may find themselves surprised by how much single-player content the game has to offer its players.

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Images from a few crossplay matches in Tekken 8
Tekken 8 Crossplay Guide (How to Enable / Disable Crossplay)

Like any good fighting game worth its salt, Tekken 8 supports both crossplay and rollback netcode. Here's how it all works.

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Images from Tekken 8's story mode and Arcade Quest
Tekken 8: All Story Chapters & Unlockables (The Dark Awakens & Arcade Quest Chapter List)

The main story mode of Tekken 8 is broken up into 15 chapters, some of which provide players with unique customization options and cosmetics.

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Tekken 8: How to Defeat Harada_Tekken in Super Ghost Battle (Godfather Trophy / Achievement Guide)

In order to unlock the Godfather achievement in Tekken 8, players will need to defeat Harada_TEKKEN in Super Ghost Battle. This guide explains how.

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Ranking up quickly in the Arcade Quest mode of Tekken 8
Tekken 8: How to Level Up Quickly in Arcade Quest Mode (All Ranks)

There are 30 different ranks in the Arcade Quest mode of Tekken 8, with the very highest ranks requiring a fair amount of grinding to achieve.

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Tekken 8: How to Unlock Every Character’s Alternate B Outfit (All Super Ghost Battle Rewards)

Those hoping to unlock every Alternate B outfit in Tekken 8 will need to defeat many powerful enemies in the game's Super Ghost Battle mode.

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Artwork for the ultimate and deluxe editions of Tekken 8
Tekken 8: Pre-Order Bonuses & Which Version is Best? (Standard, Deluxe, or Ultimate Edition)

Figuring out which version of Tekken 8 is best to buy can be tricky due to all of the different DLC and pre-order bonuses that each one provides.

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Tekken 8 Burning Questions, Answered (Crossplay, Rollback Netcode & More)

With the release of the game now imminent, prospective buyers will likely have a lot of questions about Tekken 8. This FAQ should help to answer them.

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Tekken 8 Release Times

Given all of the hype and excitement surrounding the title, it's little wonder that so many people are keen to find out the release time of Tekken 8.

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